Carer

Anglicare Sydney; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to 15,900 AUD

Accommodation & meals tax free up to 2

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Anglicare Sydney, New March House, Kingswood, is seeking a Carer to provide high-quality, person-centered care to residents, assisting with daily tasks and supporting wellbeing. You will work with nurses and allied health staff to monitor residents, document progress, and help maintain dignity and independence for residents in our aged care facility.

A Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent is required, with at least 6 months’ experience; NDIS screening and digital documentation experience

Qualifications

• Requires a Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 6 months experience in aged care or a similar healthcare setting.
• NDIS workers screening check clearance ID.
• Experience with care management systems and digital documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance, including showering, dressing, grooming and feeding.
• Support residents with mobility and physical assistance and provide companionship.
• Monitor and document residents’ progress and preferences.
• Collaborate with nurses and allied health professionals to deliver person-centered care.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Digital documentation

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent

Job description

Transform lives, every single dayWould you like to use your compassion and care for greater impact? At Anglicare Sydney, you can. and together, we will. We’re a well-respected not-for-profit that’s been serving society’s most vulnerable for more than 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centered support.As a Carer, you will make a difference that enriches lives and strengthens communities. In return for your dedication, you'll find genuine support, rewarding career opportunities, and the balance you need to thrive in all areas of your life.Your opportunityAs a valued Carer at Anglicare Sydney, New March House, Kingswood you will provide high-quality, person-centered care that supports our residents to live with dignity and purpose. You will assist with daily tasks, attending to residents’ physical and emotional wellbeing. You will ensure the physical comfort and emotional health of our residents are met and help enhance their independence and quality of life.With kindness and understanding, you will:Provide personal care assistance, including showering, dressing, grooming and feedingSupport residents with mobility and physical assistanceProvide companionship and emotional supportMonitor and document residents’ progress, ensuring their needs and preferences are met.Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to deliver person-centered care while fostering a positive and inclusive environment within the facility.What you’ll bringYou are a kind-hearted, patient and respectful person who is passionate about enhancing the lives of older people. You share our organisational values of integrity, justice, compassion and excellence, and bring them to everything you do.What’s required:A Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support or equivalent qualificationMinimum 6 months experience in aged care or a similar healthcare settingNDIS workers screening check clearance ID.Experience with care management systems and digital documentation.What’s preferred:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.A passion working with older people and enhancing their quality of lifeTeamwork and collaboration with nurses, allied health professionals, and other Carers.Why Anglicare Sydney?At Anglicare Sydney, you will belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds - people who respect you for you and genuinely care. You’ll also be surrounded by leaders and mentors who support you to grow your career and find the balance that’s right for you.On top of that, here are just some of the other benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:Pay less tax on your income and increase your take home pay. With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free for Permanent employment.Spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment also tax free with salary packaging for permanent employment.Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to advance your careerExclusive discounts to over 400 retailersEmployee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your familyAre you ready for a career that means more?To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or submit your resumé and a cover letter via our application portal at Jobs and Careers | Anglicare Sydney | Anglicare.As soon as you apply, you will be invited to a short interview via Chat. After completing this interview, you will then be invited to a short video interview where you will be asked three scenario-based questions relating to your experience and insights on personal care. You will be able to record your answers from the comfort of your own home via mobile phone or laptop/computer.Anglicare Sydney is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.Application Close Date: October 15, 2026